Long pepper

Also known as
piper longum
                       

Introduction
Long pepper is a close relative of black pepper but with a much stronger spice that carries with it a long lasting flavorful earthy overtone. Is used specifically in many dishes around the world such as India and Indonesia and may also be substituted for black pepper.

Constituents
piperine, piperidine, piperettine, piperanine, piperlongumine and piperlonguminine

Harvest Data
Origin: India
Certified organic
Whole long pepper spikes

Use
Can be ground up and sprinkled on food, or in tea or capsules to encourage the body to better absorb & utilize nutrients. Goes great with black pepper, cayenne, & turmeric.

Summary
Long pepper carries with it a very unique taste that is reminiscent of black pepper but with it's own unique character present. It has been used in a wide range of culinary and medicinal recipes.

Precautions
Some people are allergic to Long pepper and it can be a strong skin irritant so please be careful and speak to your doctor before use.

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